Year: 2010

The New York Yankees, as he is now facing charges of violating ethics laws because he was given free tickets to the first game of the World Series last year.

Aw, come on.

I mean, I get it. I get that such laws are in place to discourage lobbyists from having access and sway over public officials. And it was a dumb ášš move on his part that, when buttonholed about it subsequently, he tried to cover himself by saying he was going to pay for it and then using a backdated check to try and make it convincing. I get all that.

But come on. Being the governor of New York is a thankless job on the best of days. Certainly you should get SOME perks. He didn’t get free tickets so he could take some prostitutes. He got free tickets so he could take his son and a friend. Big dámņëd deal. Instead of trying to cover his tracks, he should have said, “Yeah. They gave me tickets. I’m the governor of New York, it’s the New York Yankees, and they wanted me there. Next question.”

He’s already said he’s not running next election. Leave the guy alone to do what governing he can.

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On the off chance that you’re living under a rock, here’s the new Old Spice commercial that’s getting a ton of attention.  Question below:

So–if the oyster had two tickets to that thing you love…what would that thing be?

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I’ve known Walter Koenig for a whole buncha years now; last time I saw him was at George Takei’s wedding.  When I heard his son disappeared, I prayed he’d return safely.  And it’s true that God answers all prayers, but sometimes the answer is “No.”

No matter how depressed you are, no matter how bad things may be, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.  Seek help.  Seek support in the arms of friends.  Don’t go the path of Andrew, because although you may believe you’re ending your pain, the amount of pain you will be leaving behind you for your loved ones is incalculable.

My greatest sympathies to Walter and his family.

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In light of recent discussions, some people might be wondering if there’s anything that I would find myself saying, “No, that’s not right; that’s not funny, that’s a bad idea for humor.”

Well, yes, as a matter of fact.  It happened just recently on an episode of a series that I absolutely adore:  “30 Rock.”  They had a storyline that I thought was not only offensive but exceptionally ill-advised, and if I’d been in any sort of creative authority on that series, I would have made sure to smother the concept before it emerged from the writer’s room.  I cannot conceive how in God’s name it made it onto air.

Continue Reading “Something Cowboy Pete Found Offensive” →

Haven’t done one of these in a while, but X-Factor #202 is out this week, so…

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